We crave foundation that does it all, and this weightless version—a winner for 12 years running—fits the bill. “The coverage is buildable, and the finish isn’t too dewy or too matte,” says Quynh. With 24 versatile shades, there’s no settling for anything less than a perfect match.

We can be as finicky as Goldilocks when selecting tinted moisturizer: Some are too sheer, some too bronzy. However, this anti- oxidant-spiked hydrator is just right. It gives skin a hint of color and “blurs unevenness and redness without looking cakey or makeup-y,” says King.

Armani's Luminous Silk foundation dominated this category for nearly a decade, only to be unseated by its new little sister —this ultralight fluid. The velvety matte finish "mimics flawless skin," raves L.A. makeup artist Mai Quynh. "It's perfect for women who don’t like to wear a lot of makeup."

It suits all ages, says L.A. makeup artist Coleen Campbell-Olwell, who works with Kate Mara. "I can use this gossamer-thin fluid on teens as well as women in their 50s." It feels smooth like your skin; it's just more radiant, of course.

Why, you two will be inseparable: "It's got incredible coverage, lasts all day, and is so cheap," says Johny Saade, a bicoastal makeup artist. It also comes in 33(!) incredibly nuanced shades-crucial since you can't test these in stores.

“It’s like a one-stop shop,” says L.A. makeup artist Sabrina Bedrani of this natural, antioxidant-infused fluid. “It moisturizes, gives a hint of color, and has SPF.” What it doesn’t have? Lightreflective particles that can make the face look shiny.

Best Liquid Foundations

Get the perfect skin you've always wanted with our InStyle expert picks for the best liquid foundations on the market right now. Our editor's tried hundreds of the top makeup products out there and narrowed down the very best for you!